genitiivplraalne

Genitiivplraalne refers to the genitive plural form of nouns in Estonian. It is used to indicate possession or a part of a whole when referring to multiple items. For example, the genitive plural of "maja" (house) is "majade" (of houses). This form is crucial for constructing grammatically correct sentences in Estonian, particularly when expressing relationships of ownership or belonging among plural nouns. The formation of the genitive plural is generally regular, though exceptions and variations can occur depending on the noun's declension class. Understanding and correctly applying the genitive plural is a fundamental aspect of mastering Estonian grammar. It is often encountered in phrases like "kõik raamatud kooli raamatukogus" (all books in the school's library), where "kooli" is the genitive singular and "raamatukogus" is the inessive singular. However, in a plural context, one might say "katuseid kõigi majade peal" (roofs on top of all the houses), where "majade" is the genitive plural. This grammatical case plays a significant role in delineating the relationships between different elements within a sentence, ensuring clarity and precision in communication.